Do we still need a space program?

[Insidious Rex]

oh and by the way one of the really good reasons to establish a base on the moon is because we really would benefit by puting the next space telescope there. right smack dab on the dark side of the moon using the next generation of technology. It will make hubble look like a set of toy binoculars. its actually pretty key we do this soon. because with the shuttle scrapped the hubble will no longer get servicing which it needs periodically. So probably in the next 5 years youll see the hubble go out of commision. now if we put a much more powerful space telescope (and they are already developed) on the dark side of the moon my god the things we could see with that. and a small base around it could easily service it when needed. so say what you want about how stupid and passe the moon is but its a great place to look out over the heavens.